08-06-2007, 23:31 | #1 |
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Vista! (and more)
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I installed Vista. On my new computer. Some ridiculous specs, won't bother you with it, put let's just put it this way: now I can play very large maps. On the downside, I have to transfer a lot of files from my old computer, and install all programs (well, civ4 and battlefield2, plus getting my old emails out of thunderbird and into a new thunderbird). So, no civ4 for now, unless I hook on my other computer. I'll have to, because of that pitboss you know... I need to find a second monitor so I can set up a network. I tried to install the old HD, but that wasn't really possible because the cable that's attached to the DVD cable is too short I might bore you with an endless rant on installing computer cooling fans btw
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08-06-2007, 23:39 | #2 |
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Did you already have the computer, or is it new? I got a new computer a few months back, and they're (Dell) supposed to send us Vista as a free upgrade. I'm guessing you like it?
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08-06-2007, 23:50 | #3 |
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I like that my new computer works. I have no I idea if I like Vista. Yet. If civ works, I think I'll like it
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09-06-2007, 01:19 | #4 |
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I've seen Vista, looks very nice. Bit of a Mac ripoff but might pursuade people to switch away from Windows...
If you want any PC help please bore me with specs or problems, it's kinda my job...
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Well, if I start up my computer I hear 3 second beeps. Motherboard alert messages, I've yet to figure out what. Oh well...
Oh, my monitor and mouse remain powered (lights on) while the computer is turned off. Weirrrd.
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11-06-2007, 10:36 | #6 |
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I'm confused, you have a new PC and problems with it or the old PC? Or you are just testing Meli (and me)?
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11-06-2007, 17:00 | #7 |
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I think I've figured out what the beeps mean: it's an alert that the CPU fan isn't functioning. Anyway, now that I've disabled that warning, I don't get error messages. It also makes sense, because the fan should only be active when the CPU temperature is above a certain temp, and when I start the computer it's obviously still very cool.
I also figured out what caused the "lights on" problem. In vista, the "power off" button doesn't mean power off, but hibernate (or something). So in fact the computer was still on! You're right, it could also be a RAM error. Yet the computer functions perfectly otherwise, so I ruled that out.
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11-06-2007, 17:57 | #8 |
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Shabbaman, your CPU fan should always be on. At least, it's always on for my E6600.
The Vista "powered off but not really" thing is a common annoyance and can be reset correctly. Use memtest for the ram if you want to be sure, but since you're not having problems, you are probably ok. Oh, and according to a magazine article I read, CIV works flawlessly in Vista. |
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